MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: KRL on January 06, 2011, 03:52:27 pm

Title: S3 Cambelt Service
Post by: KRL on January 06, 2011, 03:52:27 pm

VW recommend 4 years or 60k for the cambelt on the gti/ed30 but I have not seen this recomendation for the S3 anywhere and my handbook says it should be changed at 115k with no time limit.

My car will be four years old in September so I am wondering if I should get the cambelt changed then.

Is anyone aware if the cambelt change interval has been revised by Audi? If not why is there a difference compred to VW?

Title: Re: S3 Cambelt Service
Post by: S2 Ant on January 06, 2011, 04:24:47 pm

Ask Audi to avoid speculation?

Title: Re: S3 Cambelt Service
Post by: S2 Ant on January 06, 2011, 04:26:55 pm

http://www.audi.co.uk/owners-area/maintaining-your-audi/regular-maintenance.html

Taken from the Audi Website....

The cambelt is one of the hardest working components in an engine.  Made from a rubber based compound that deteriorates with time, it should be replaced in good time to avoid serious engine damage.

Cambelt wear is influenced by a number of factors including time, mileage and various sources of contamination therefore it’s essential that it’s replaced at recommended intervals.

We recommend that your cambelt is replaced every 5 years or 75,000 miles, whichever comes first*, to ensure optimum safety and performance.

Cambelt replacement is a complex job but by entrusting your car to us you can be confident that the work is being done by experienced Audi Trained Technicians.  And if your vehicle is over three years old, visit our Affordable Servicing section for more information about our exclusive fixed price maintenance offers.

*Not applicable to A2 or V8 RS6 models.  Details refer to 2004 model year onwards.

Title: Re: S3 Cambelt Service
Post by: rich83 on January 06, 2011, 04:32:14 pm

So how can an S3 require a cambelt at 5 years... but a GTI at 4 years! Surly its the same part!

Title: Re: S3 Cambelt Service
Post by: KRL on January 06, 2011, 04:36:34 pm

Quote from: richwig83 on January 06, 2011, 04:32:14 pm

So how can an S3 require a cambelt at 5 years... but a GTI at 4 years! Surly its the same part!

That was my point!

Title: Re: S3 Cambelt Service
Post by: divweir on January 06, 2011, 04:40:55 pm

has anyone had a belt snap on gti or s3  what year and mileage 

Title: Re: S3 Cambelt Service
Post by: ub7rm on January 06, 2011, 05:04:29 pm

Its well known this is a scam.  Unfortunately if you want a full service history you just have to suck it up ...

Title: Re: S3 Cambelt Service
Post by: divweir on January 06, 2011, 05:53:46 pm

yes you are correct. and if you have an aftermarket warrenty you have to get it done also